The Clarence, Oldham

Visited yesterday afternoon. I have been a couple of times before but the most recent was two years ago. As has been noted, it seems to have had a fairly recent refurbishment and has been modernised inside, but retains a cosy friendly atmosphere. At the bar are five hand pulls though three of these were off yesterday, leaving Millstone Tiger Rut and Donkeystone Cotton Clouds to choose from. The Tiger Rut was pleasant and priced at £1.70 for half a pint. The front two rooms were laid out for dining and the room to the left retains its fireplace, which was in use yesterday and gave the pub a nice wood burning smell. There is a small beer garden in front of the pub and a car park to the rear. Wi-Fi is available and the code is above the bar. It's a nice little pub, and very handy if you have been walking round Dovestone Reservoir.